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Illinois Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

On Thursday, March 29, the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the Illinois Bicentennial group celebrated our veterans and heroes by commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.

The celebration is thanked and honored veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war, or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States, and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

Each Vietnam Veteran received a Commemoration Pin during the ceremony and was recognized for the bravery they exhibited while serving our country. The event was held at the University of Illinois at Springfield.